Abstract: A practice aid device for musicians, especially percussionists, arranged to help develop and perfect a proper drumstick gripping technique, wherein a spacer is used to maintain the space that is formed between the thumb and forefinger when correct gripping technique is being employed. With the spacer in place, the percussionist will be able to memorize the position and feel of the drumstick in the fingers while also preventing the drumstick from slipping. The device may be accompanied by a drum rudiment chart presenting multiple drum practice exercises.

Abstract: The striking member for use with a percussion instrument is a vibration-inducing and flexing variation of a conventional unitary or one-piece drum stick, drum mallet or the like. The striking member includes a stick having opposed first and second ends, and a hollow shell having an opening formed through a lower end thereof. The first end of the stick is adapted for grasping by the user, and the second end is inserted through the opening, into an open interior region of the hollow shell. The hollow shell is secured to the stick, and flexes when striking a surface, such as a drum, for example. An elastic material may further be received within the hollow shell, and may at least partially fill the open interior region thereof in order to provide further elastic properties for the head of the striking member.

Abstract: The striking member for use with a percussion instrument is a vibration-inducing and flexing variation of a conventional unitary or one-piece drum stick, drum mallet or the like. The striking member includes a stick having opposed first and second ends, and a hollow shell having an opening formed through a lower end thereof. The first end of the stick is adapted for grasping by the user, and the second end is inserted through the opening, into an open interior region of the hollow shell. The hollow shell is secured to the stick, and flexes when striking a surface, such as a drum, for example. An elastic material may further be received within the hollow shell, and may at least partially fill the open interior region thereof in order to provide further elastic properties for the head of the striking member.

Abstract: An improved mallet for percussive musical instruments comprises, in one embodiment, a shaft (1100, 1200, etc.), an adapter or inner core (300, 1400), an elastomeric surrounding core (400), and an elastomeric core overlay (1200). Optionally a cover (1300), or optionally two simultaneously-wound layers of yarn or other wrapping material (1705, 1710) are attached over the assembly. The adapter or inner core and the elastomeric surrounding core are formed together in molds (700, 900). Yarns are wrapped either by hand or with the use of a wrapping machine comprising a rotary motive source, a chuck (1810), and wrapping arms (1825, 1830) for interweaving the layers of yarn. In an alternative embodiment the adapter has a through-hole to permit extension of the shaft through the adapter to near the top of the mallet head. Numerous percussive sound effects are achieved by selection of the properties of the adapter or inner core, surrounding core, overlay, and yarn layers.

Abstract: A solid drumstick tapers towards its balance point to redistribute weight at its shoulder and butt sections. A diameter of the shoulder and the butt portions increases or decreases in a consistent manner so as to not change the drumstick's balance point, but in a manner that still provides a means to move the mass outwards. A flared butt portion is less likely to cause slippage.

Abstract: A drumstick for playing a percussion instrument including, in various embodiments and according to various combinations, an elongated member having a striking end, a non-striking end, and two circumferential grooves located on the elongated member, wherein the first circumferential groove is located proximal to the striking end of the drumstick and allows a drummer to spin the drumstick around their finger, and the second circumferential groove is located proximal to the non-striking end allows a drummer to grip the drumstick. In one embodiment the second circumferential groove is located between the non-striking end and ¼ the length of the drumstick measured from the non-striking end.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a drumstick comprising an elongated handle, which is provided at one end thereof with a percussion element for producing the sound of a beat, wherein the percussion element comprises at least two branches that diverge from the handle. The invention further relates to a percussion element for a drumstick and to the use of such a drumstick and/or such a percussion element.

Abstract: A drumstick tether is disclosed for rotatably securing a drumstick to a finger of a drummer comprising a first elongate strip of flexible material adapted to wrap around the finger of the drummer and a second elongate strip of flexible material adapted to wrap around the drumstick. The first elongate strip of flexible material is secured to a first swivel part of a swivel member for securing the drumstick tether to the finger of the drummer. The second elongate strip of flexible material is secured to a second swivel part of the swivel member for securing the drumstick tether to the drumstick. The swivel member has a transverse swivel length greater than an axial swivel length for positioning the drumstick in close proximity to the finger of the drummer for enabling a closed hand of the drummer to hold the drumstick in a conventional manner and for enabling an opening hand of the drummer to theatrically twirl the drumstick about the swivel member.

Abstract: The present invention is a drumstick for striking an instrument to produce a musical sound. An elongated shaft may have a contact end and a butt end. The butt end may be tapered to a tip. The butt end may have a groove therein with an O-ring disposed in the groove.

Abstract: An exercise training device having a stick portion, which may simulate the handle of a drumstick, weight means attachable to one end of the stick portion, the weight means biasing the movement of the stick portion, and providing stimulation to muscles used, for strengthening, flexibility, control, agility and endurance.

Abstract: A drumstick is formed of multiple composite tubes bonded to one another along a common wall, wherein apertures are molded between the tubes to improve the stiffness, strength, resiliency, aerodynamics and comfort of the drumstick.

Abstract: A stick type drum stick is disclosed which includes drum stick design featuring a hole drilled longitudinally in the playing striking end. The primary purpose is to accommodate a series multiple rods of reasonable straightness formed around a foam core of the same length. The result of combining these materials in this format produces a multi task drum stick.

Abstract: A drumstick incorporates a ring or band of elastomer or plastic material that fits into a corresponding groove on the drumstick. The band prevents the loss of energy in the stick to vibration and allow the user to get a more powerful and solid impact on the drumhead. The groove is ideally placed near the butt end of the drumstick. The band may also employ small ribs traversing the inside of the band so that the ribs creates a secure contact area providing a tight fit but allowing the rest of the band to move more freely helping in the dampening effect of the band. This may also be accomplished with a multitude of finger like protrusions on the inside of the band. The ribs or fingers may be ideally angled to allow a flexing that keeps a constant but not rigid contact with the stick.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an enhanced drum stick. The drum stick includes a grip attachment defining a closed loop which is secured to the drum stick by a bracket. The closed loop can be rigid or relatively flexible.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an enhanced drum stick. The drum stick includes a grip attachment defining a closed loop which is secured to the drum stick by a bracket. The closed loop can be rigid or relatively flexible.

Abstract: A drum tuning key comprises a handle portion, a barrel portion defining an axis connected to the handle portion, the barrel portion having internal walls defining a cavity extending inwardly along the axis from an end of the barrel portion, the cavity being square in cross section and adapted to turn a drum tension rod. The tuning key further comprises an indicator member removably disposed on at least one of the handle portion and the barrel portion. The indicator member may comprises a single plug member removably disposed on said handle portion, or a pair of plug members disposed on opposite lateral ends of said handle portion. The plug members may be different colors, different materials, and/or different hardness to enhance the assembly and tuning operation as well as pitch adjustment.

Abstract: Ergonomic rings for drum stick, method of installation, and method of use. A pair of resilient rings is installed on a drum stick spaced apart substantially by a distance equal to the width of a drummer's middle finger. The ergonomic rings have the effect of increasing drum stick radius, thereby substantially reducing the amount of force the drummer must expend to play the drum stick, reducing drummer fatigue, and increasing drummer speed. In addition, the rings aid in ensuring that the drummer's hand is disposed in the correct location along the length of the drum stick, and in preventing the drum stick from slipping out of the drummer's hand during play. Methods of installation and use are also disclosed.

Abstract: A drumstick and method of making it are disclosed, wherein a rigid ring is fixed to a drumstick body. The ring is disposed substantially at a pivot point located at a position disposed sufficiently rearwardly from the drumstick body tip that the majority of the weight of the body is disposed forwardly of the ring. The predetermined distance is determined by supporting the drumstick body between a fulcrum and a scale, and moving the fulcrum and the scale relative to one another until the scale reads a certain percentage of the weight of the drumstick body to determine where the pivot point is located on the body.

Abstract: The present invention provides a drum accessory that may be connected to a drum and used by a drummer to impart a flipping motion to his/her drum stick. The drum accessory generally comprises a body member that includes an elongated channel formed on its upper surface, an intermediate clamping member, and a base mechanism connected to the body member and the clamping mechanism for interconnecting the accessory to a drum. A spring interconnects the body member to the clamping member and provides the user initiated force that imparts the flipping motion to a drumstick.

Abstract: A stick type drumstick is disclosed which includes a plurality of elongated reasonably straight wooden rods formed around a central foam core. The central foam core is comprised of a larger diameter sized wooden rod, shorter in length and having attached to one end a foam rod of the same diameter. The plurality of rods matching the length of the central foam core are placed around its outside diameter, a retaining sleeve is securely fitted over the gripping end creating a handle. At the opposite or playing end an additional retaining sleeve shorter in length is secured slightly back from playing end allowing some flexibility for the outer rods but not allowing them to spread or splay allowing the foam core to slide out of position.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a drumstick for striking a percussion instrument in a see saw-like manner. The design of the drumstick allows the percussionist to comfortably grip two drumsticks simultaneously while allowing the percussionist to rapidly strike a percussion instrument in a very rapid manner. The drumstick includes a thin proximate end, a first and second intermediate portions, and a distal end having various embodiment of beating tips.

Abstract: A drum beater comprising an elongated stem, and a beater head carried by the stem, and having a relatively hard drum striker, a relatively soft drum striker, both of said strikers facing in the same direction, to strike a drum head.

Abstract: Vibrating musical devices including a motorized drumstick that can generate and/or distort sound when placed into contact with a surface. For example, the motorized drumstick can generate a “buzz roll” on a drum or other resonating surface. The drumstick includes a rod that is attached to a handle. Located within the handle is a motor that can create an oscillating movement of the rod. The oscillating movement may be induced by an off-center weight that is attached to the motor. The motor and weight may be incorporated into other musical devices.

Abstract: A drumstick having a tip of synthetic material, the tip having a plurality of substantially circumferential grooves. A drumstick having a handle portion with a cylindrical shaft and a striking tip extending from one end of the shaft, the striking tip having a substantially spherical conformal cap of synthetic material, the cap having a plurality of substantially circumferential grooves that are disposed in space substantially parallel to one another and substantially equidistantly spaced. The tip of synthetic material may be made from graphite, ceramics, or plastics, preferably nylon.

Abstract: A modular drumstick (1, 100) is comprised of an elongate body (4, 104) and a handle (2, 102) which are removably attached to one another. The drumstick (1, 100) also has three interchangeable weight inserts (24, 124, 26, 126, 28, 128) removably attached thereto at distinct points along its length. By attaching weights of different mass at the distinct points along the stick, the user may adapt the balance, rebound and other performance characteristics of the drumstick.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a drumstick for striking a percussion instrument in a see saw-like manner. The design of the drumstick allows the percussionist to comfortably grip two drumsticks simultaneously while allowing the percussionist to rapidly strike a percussion instrument in a very rapid manner. The drumstick includes a thin proximate end, a first and second intermediate portions, and a distal end having various embodiment of beating tips.

Abstract: A stick for beating a percussion instrument. The instrument has an elastic component. A part of the stick forms a handle used for holding the stick. The elastic component is a part of the handle.

Abstract: A stick for beating a percussion instrument. The instrument has an elastic component. A part of the stick forms a handle used for holding the stick. The elastic component is a part of the handle.

Abstract: Synthetic drumsticks for musical purposes and methods for making them. The present drumsticks are characterized by having a microcellular foamed structure. The preferred method comprises injection molding of thermoplastic materials that are saturated with gasses, particularly in their supercritical phase. The products of the injection molding process are drumsticks formed to final dimensions and ready for use. The foamed materials are preferably made from filled resins. The formation of micron-scale gas cells during the molding process yields formed drumsticks that are similar to woods or better, in feel and durability. The products of the invention further have advantages of durability, recycleability, exact matching of properties (reproducibility of manufacture), improved shock absorption, and “livelier” rebound from the drumhead thus preventing forearm fatigue in the user. The present drumsticks also provide a better/sharper “ring”, than wooden drumsticks, when used on cymbals.

Abstract: A drumstick capable of varying the physical characteristics of an impact of the drumstick to a surface thereby varying the sound that the drumstick can produce when playing percussive type impact musical products is disclosed. The drumstick includes an outer, hollow rigid tube-like body member including a handle portion adapted to be held by the hand of a user. A pliable tube-like membrane structure is positioned within the outer hollow body member, the pliable structure changing its shape during use of the drumstick. A liquid medium is located within the pliable structure, the pliable structure being shaped to restrict the liquid to the handle portion of the drumstick, and as a rotational force/motion is applied by a user to the drumstick, the liquid is forced outwardly toward a striking area of the drumstick thereby resulting in a change of balance of the drumstick.

Abstract: Drumsticks made from thermoplastic or thermoset resin compositions containing a reinforcing agent and having certain physical properties are readily formed, have good playing characteristics, and are durable.

Abstract: A combination drumstick/brush that can be converted from a conventional drum brush to one with a dowel centered within and running parallel to the brush bristles by extending the dowel from the drum brush handle. In one embodiment the dowel is attached to a push\pull rod having a finger grip extending from the handle for pushing and pulling the dowel into and out of the handle. In another embodiment the dowel is clamped between the bristles by an O-ring and extended and retracted from the handle manually. In another embodiment the drumstick has a bundle of rods at one end, while the opposite end of the handle is shaped like a drumstick. The bundle of rods are constructed of either nylon, wood, bamboo, metal, plastic or a combination thereof.

Abstract: A stick type bass drum mallet is disclosed which includes a plurality of elongated, substantially straight, wooden, bamboo or nylon rods in which surround a metal shaft to form a bundle. At least one retainer is needed to secure the bundle tightly together where the shaft is inserted into the bundle. A second retainer may be added to the striking end for tonal differences.

Abstract: A drumstick with a laser disposed therein for emitting light to be shown upon a distant object which may include a photo detector coupled with audio visual equipment to be controlled, via drumstick, by a musician.

Abstract: Vibrating musical devices including a motorized drumstick that can generate and/or distort sound when placed into contact with a surface. For example, the motorized drumstick can generate a “buzz roll” on a drum or other resonating surface. The drumstick includes a rod that is attached to a handle. Located within the handle is a motor that can create an oscillating movement of the rod. The oscillating movement may be induced by an off-center weight that is attached to the motor. The motor and weight may be incorporated into other musical devices.

Abstract: The invention is a grip for drumsticks. In the preferred embodiment, the invention consists of a cylindrical drumstick being lathed to have one or a plurality of external faceted surfaces in the longitudinal plane about its circumference. In an alternative embodiment the invention has an axial bore and a plurality of external facets in the longitudinal plane in its exterior structure, the axial bore receiving a cylindrical drumstick. In another embodiment the cylindrical drumstick may be retracted or extended within the axial bore of the invention. In another embodiment, the facets forming the gripping means may be knurled. It is irrelevant to the practice of the invention whether the structure is of a unitary, lathed form or a sheath-type, injection molded form. The facets may run the entire length of the drumstick, may be limited to the butt end portion of the drumstick or may be limited to the central portion of the drumstick.

Abstract: An illuminating drumstick having an elongated body with a hollowed interior extending substantially between a tip end and an open butt end. A threadably engageable end cap secures over the butt end. A power supply is contained within a housing axially inserted within the hollowed interior, the power supply including at least one battery having a positive terminal and a negative terminal. An illuminating light emitting diode is arranged at the tip end and communicates with the positive and negative terminals of the power supply. A first wire extends from the diode to the negative terminal and a second wire likewise extends from the diode to the positive terminal. An on/off circuit is activated by rotating the threaded end cap relative the body and to selectively open and close an electrical connection to the positive terminal.

Abstract: The present invention provides a swivelable sleeve for a drumstick. The swivelable sleeve is slideably attachable to a drumstick so that it changes an ordinary drumstick into a drumstick that has a pivot point. The pivot point permits the percussionist using the drumstick to reduce the friction between his/hers fingers/hands and the drumstick itself. The swivelable sleeve provides a removable frictionless point for gripping the drumstick so as to enhance the movement of the drumstick when used by a percussionist.

Abstract: An improved drumstick is provided. The drumstick comprises a handle, a mid-section and a striking section. The striking section has a width in a horizontal plane that exceeds that of the mid-section.

Abstract: The invention is a gripping means for drumsticks. In the preferred embodiment, the invention consists of a cylindrical drumstick being lathed to have one or a plurality of external faceted surfaces in the longitudinal plane about its circumference. In an alternative embodiment the invention has an axial bore and a plurality of external facets in the longitudinal plane in its exterior structure, the axial bore receiving a cylindrical drumstick. In another embodiment the cylindrical drumstick may be retracted or extended within the axial bore of the invention. In another embodiment, the facets forming the gripping means may be knurled. It is irrelevant to the practice of the invention whether the structure is of a unitary, lathed form or a sheath-type, injection molded form. The facets may run the entire length of the drumstick, may be limited to the butt end portion of the drumstick or may be limited to the central portion of the drumstick.

Abstract: An improved drumstick of the type having a drumstick body having a butt end and a tipped end; an undercoating applied to the wall of at least a portion of the stick body to greatly enhance the foil layer adhering to the drumstick, a hot stamp foil layer applied against the undercoating so at least the tip end and the butt end of the drumstick remaining uncovered by the foil layer, the improved drumstick made from the process of providing the wooden drumstick; coating at least a portion of the wooden drumstick with a dye stain; the dye stained portion of the drumstick is treated with a lacquer undercoat; the dye stained portion of the drumstick is covered with a hot stamp foil, including the tapered portion of the drumsticks; and providing a clear protective topcoat to the entire drumstick. The butt end and tip ends of the drumstick are maintained natural. Further there is provided a compressed portion of the drumstick for providing greater striking strength.

Abstract: The present invention is a percussion accessory for attachment to a percussion tool, such as a drum stick. The percussion tool has an attachment region, and the percussion accessory is provided for creating musical sounds through the use of percussion tool by a user. The percussion accessory has a attachment means for attaching the percussion accessory to the attachment area of the percussion tool; a support attached to and extending from the attachment means; and, a sound device, such as a jingle, moveably attached to the support, wherein the sound device will move to create the musical sounds when the user uses the percussion tool. The percussion accessory also has a muffle device. The muffle device has a muffle and a lever. A muffling material is attached to the top of the muffle for engaging the sound device. The muffle device is pivotally attached to the support, wherein when the user presses the lever, the muffling material will engage the sound device for muffling the sound device.

Abstract: Synthetic drumsticks for musical purposes and methods for making them. The present drumsticks are characterized by having a microcellular foamed structure. The preferred method comprises injection molding of thermoplastic materials that are saturated with gasses, particularly in their supercritical phase. The products of the injection molding process are drumsticks formed to final dimensions and ready for use. The foamed materials are preferably made from filled resins. The formation of micron-scale gas cells during the molding process yields formed drumsticks that are similar to woods or better, in feel and durability. The products of the invention further have advantages of durability, recycleability, exact matching of properties (reproducibility of manufacture), improved shock absorption, and “livelier” rebound from the drumhead thus preventing forearm fatigue in the user. The present drumsticks also provide a better/sharper “ring”, than wooden drumsticks, when used on cymbals.

Abstract: An improved drumstick or percussion striking device wherein the device consists of an elongated member having a striking tip at one end a handle butt at the end remote from the tip and a protrusion or bump intermediate the tip and butt, thus spaced axially from each but more proximate to the tip than to the butt, thereby enabling the percussionist to strike the same object with both tip and protrusion or two objects one with tip and one with protrusion. The elongated member may be a unit or two individual parts solidly interconnected, one called the shaft portion and one called the handle portion. The tip and protrusion may be a part of the member or may be separate and frictionally engaged therewith. An axially disposed oval hand grip on the handle portion and structure for adding weights either to the joint between the two portions or at the butt end of the handle to weight the stick to the percussionists desire. The tip and bump produce as used by the percussionist a variety of sought after sounds.

Abstract: A mallet for use by a percussionist for playing a percussion instrument. The mallet comprises an elongated shaft having a first head and a second head at opposite ends of the shaft. Each of these heads is used to produce a musical tone when struck against a percussion instrument. The shaft includes a first shaft portion proximate the first head and a second shaft portion proximate the second head. One of the first and second shaft portions is of greater thickness than the other shaft portion. The first head is made of a fibrous material, e.g., felt cover, for striking the percussion instrument. The second head is a non-fibrous material harder than the fibrous material, e.g., plastic, for striking another percussion instrument. When the percussionist strikes one instrument with the first head, the second shaft portion is held and when the percussionist strikes another instrument with the second head, the first shaft portion is held.

Abstract: An improved drumstick comprising a body, a percussion means, an end, a longitudinal axis extending through the body and the end, and a pivot knob attached to the body at a predetermined distance between the percussion means and the end of the drumstick. The pivot knob comprising two surfaces, each surface swiveably attached to drumstick at a fulcrum. The swivelable attachment of the knob provides a frictionless point for gripping the drumstick so as to enhance the movement of the drumstick when used by a percussionist.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved structure of a drum beater, and in particular, the beating element of the drum beater can be optionally replaced. The drum beater has a body with a plurality of sides, and each of the sides is provided with an insertion slot. An engaging plate with a protruded rail at one of the surface of the plate is insertable into the insertion slot. The other surface of the plate is adhered with the beating element made of an appropriate material and/or various arch-shaped surface. The drum beater is connected by a rod pivotally connected to a drum pedal.